RITA J. O’BRIEN, M.ED.

140 Franklin Place, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30342

828-301-0606
obrita@aol.com

ASSOCIATE/DIRECTOR OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ~ PRE-HEALTH ADVISOR

Focus of Interest: Student Development and Mentoring
Dedicated and results-focused coach and adviser with extensive experience in man
aging student and professional career development programs, eager to pursue a ca
reer in an academic setting to advise, guide, and mentor students.
Areas of Expertise:
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Student Development
- Workshop Facilitation
- Course Advising
- Full Desk Recruiting
- Program Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ~ Atlanta, GA

Standardized Patient, Clinical Skills Program 2010-Present
- Present sophisticated assessment and feedback to Emory’s School of Medicine
learners on their clinical skills
Key Accomplishment:
- Recognized efforts from Medical faculty for creating real-life scenarios
and providing excellent constructive criticism to the Emory’s School of Medicine le
arners

MOFFITT INTERNATIONAL ~ Asheville, NC

VP, Biomedical Division, Full Desk Recruiter -Business Development and Recruiti
ng 2003-2009
- Established a client base and talent network of MDs, PhDs, and executive
-level life sciences professionals Advised candidates in major life changes fo
r career advancement
- Interfaced between clients, HR departments and candidates for interviewi
ng, salary negotiation and successful placement for Pharmaceutical clients
Key Accomplishments:
- Generated the two largest client fees in the history of the firm

O'BRIEN & COMPANY ~ Territory Atlanta/Charlotte, Dallas

Life and Business Coach 2001-2003
- Coached business owners and sales professionals in marketing and sales t
echniques
Key Accomplishment:
- Developed new accounts with financial advisor business owners and sales
pros for year-long coaching contracts

ESOURCE CORPORATION ~ Atlanta, GA

Account Director, Full Desk Recruiter, Client Development and Recruiter
2000-2001
- Closed contracts with Fortune 500 clients for staffing needs
- Recruited, advised and placed top Training and Development Executives fo
r clients. Negotiated contract and candidate’s salaries
Key Accomplishment
- Generated the highest paid fees for staffing services, by placing CLO a
nd VP

GUZZARDO LEADERSHIP GROUP ~ Atlanta, GA

Executive Coach 1998-2000
- Recruited and coached financial services million dollar round table exec
utives in business practices
Key Accomplishment:
- Closed a two-year coaching contract

NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS ~ Atlanta, GA

Account Executive B2B 1995-1998
- Sold new technology to small businesses and Fortune 500 companies in Atl
anta, utilizing consultative selling techniques
Key Accomplishment
- Won the top market share for the nation
- Earned 13 "Quota Buster" awards for 200% to 378% of quota

PRIMERICA ~ Atlanta, GA
Corporate Development Manager (Contract), Operation Baby Buckle 1993-199
4
- Directed and guided agents nationwide to develop fund raising programs f
or respective cities.
Key Accomplishment:
- Authored manual for fund raising projects

PENSACOLA JUNIOR COLLEGE ~ Pensacola, FL

Program Director, Single Parent/Displaced Worker and Gender Equity 1987-199
1
- Developed and managed marketing and business plans. Counseled, advised,
enrolled students in college programs
- Interfaced with students, faculty, and administration
- Engaged top employer executives to speak at employment workshops
Key Accomplishments:
- Model program utilized by the (DOE) Department of Education throughout t
he State of Florida
- Authored two grants increasing funds by 250% and student enrollment by
300%
- Chosen to serve as the 1st President Gender Equity Program

EDUCATION/CREDENTIAL
Master of Education in Educational Leadership ~ 1993
THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA ~ Pensacola, FL
GPA 3.4
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Interdisciplinary Minor in Psychology ~ 1984
THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA ~ Pensacola, FL
GPA 3.6
Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Co-Active Coaching Cer
tificate
Microsoft Office and internet proficient.

ACTIVITIES
Volunteer, American Cancer Society